Can you believe Freddie, I sold my 212bhp ZZR 1400 which could do 98mph in first gear with a top speed of 212mph. And bought a royal Enfield 350 classic after watching your review in Lithuania. 1 year on and I'm still loving the little bike. I'm glad I experienced the 1400 Ninja but I'm also glad it's gone! The little Enfield has a de-cat pipe with stage 2 tune air filter and sits at 70 two up on the motorway, nothing else to give granted. But the attention it gets is incredible. 👍

@richardgeorge5531

4 ай бұрын

Hi Freddie you were talking to us about these hyper bikes or sports tourers and the speeds they can travel. I found a Kawasaki ZZR1100 about 1990 and it was only £1500 in good condition and selling because he’s bought a new bike. Baring in mind the ZZR was the fastest ever production bike up until 1996. I must admit very tempting

Freddie. Quite by chance I've had my bike coated at Supremecoat at Dronfield. They are fairly local to me. Money well spent. The bike looks like new and its 6 years old and i never worry about using it over winter now like i used to. Its really quick and easy to clean too. Like anything not all products are equal and ceramic coatings are the same. Prep is everything and Supremecoat have a very professional and slick operation with amazing results

Yay, its that time again! Thanks Freddie.

@tuesdayatdobbs

4 ай бұрын

I hope you enjoy it!🙂

Freddie, I had my bike ceramic coated at Supremecoat and I was very happy with the service and outcome. I did it in part because I want to use my bike most of the year, it was new 1st March 23 and I purchased a discounted coating while at the adventure bike rider festival last June, I am a bit like you and would rather be riding my bike than cleaning it, therefore although it was less than 6 months old its first couple of months were mainly raining with some snow and it lived outdoors so it was not pristine when they did the work. I was very pleased with the bike on collection and I am still happy with it 7 months later, it still looks good and all i have done is give the screen a spritz and wipe over to clear it of bugs. Not sure how it will be in 7 years but hey ask again in 2031

My mate has just sold his H2 for a versus as he wanted a touring bike for his wife to ride on to Spain. He said it was so comfy compared to the H2 but he will miss the absolute insanity of the power delivery.

@tuesdayatdobbs

4 ай бұрын

Interesting! He’ll be in heaven on the Versys, compared to the ZH2 for longer two up trips

@BibTheBoulderTheOriginalOne

4 ай бұрын

I own a ZZR1400 and a Honda NC750X. While I love the thrill of the ZZR the fact is my go-to machine is ALWAYS the Honda NC750X.

Cagiva Elefant is and always will be a great bike so 110% with your choice of "bike of the week"

Hi Freddie, Prior to the first lockdown in India, I ordered a DIY ceramic coating kit for next to nothing (22 quid) and it was the perfect time to get to grips with it. Having first beta tested my skills with it on my mum’s car, I then coated my car and my Royal Enfield Interceptor. Needless to say, I think it proved its worth as when I met other owners with silver interceptors, their tanks seemed to be way more scuffed and scratched up. I think it is well worth it, (especially if you DIY it) and it lasted my for all of the 2 years I owned that motorcycle. Cheers!

Hey Freddie, another great presentation. Well done 👍

If people are really interested in ceramic coating but would prefer to do it themselves, to save a few pounds and as a diy project, Dell from Dellboy's Garage has made a video about it. Small disclaimer, it promotes the product. He was pleased with the experience, but he admits that the price for a professional service is justifiable considering the amount of work and talent required.

I used to ceramic coat my Ducati Monster 696 and my Honda Magna 750 but with my Triumph explorer I haven't bothered. As far as I could tell is didn't make a massively noticeable difference to the protection or ease of further cleans

@tuesdayatdobbs

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing this

@greengoblindave

4 ай бұрын

You use to ceramic coat it ?? How ? Only needs doing once. You don’t mean by using a spray can product ?? Which isn’t ceramic coating. But it is an apply able coating that has to be washed off and re applied ?

Just watched that Salt Flat racing short film from start to finish. Wow! What an epic adventure! the film is so well done.

I bought my Blackbird back in 98 in my mid forties. It was all about power in those days no Adventure Bike followers like today. Unfortunately I sold my Blackbird after a few years as I wasn’t using it. It was ten years later when I decided to buy another Bike hence the zzr1200 compared to Blackbird it rides like a bus. I still regret selling the Blackbird.

Thanks Freddie another great session, cheers

9:27 Reminds me of the 1985 short lived TV series "Streek Hawk".

@hectorshouse7348

4 ай бұрын

Street hawk

Yo Freddie, I recently got my good-as-new V7 Stone Centenario ceramic-coated by "The Moto Studio" in East Sussex. My main concern aside from the elements was the road salt on the English roads during the cold season; this protects it and ensures an easy clean should the need arise. Outstanding price and service and my bike continues to look the biz. My father likewise got his 2006 Bonnie done after a thorough valeting and is delighted with the result. To my understanding, I will be getting this done again in about 3 years (as opposed to 10). Great content as always. Thanks

Fair play to them for doing the trip on 990 adventure. I used to own one and my mate i ride with still has his , things are a pain to work on

I get all my vehicles ceramic coated and cleaning is a doddle with dirt coming off much easier . It’s even better on a motorcycle as it’s much harder to clean!! But beware, a) it doesn’t solve a rust issue if the finish of your bike is substandard. b) if your vehicle is left open to the elements ie not garaged the coating will not last as long as it’s claimed c) the price you will be quoted depends on the timescale you want the coating to last. Typically 1,3 or 5 years. Having had all my many vehicles coated for the past 5 years I have never found a 10yr product that could actually live up to its claim!! 3 years is about the maximum amount of protection assuming it’s not a garage queen!!! Worth it but with those reservations.

Harry Metcalfe (of Hary's Garage fame) and his son have Cagiva Elefants for their jaunts in the desert. They drove all the way to Belgium to get the last one so I suspect they are a pretty amazing bike.

I can assure you Freddy, a professional ceramic coat will make a huge difference. I had my speed triple ceramic coated(professionally) it was a game changer. Far easier to clean and water bounced off, the paint work. So good was it, when I had it painted a few years later. The company said they would never paint a coated bike again! This was due to the difficulty removing the ceramic coat! It WORKS!

As a keen cycle tourist ( i'm 50 now ) and own and run a bicycle shop),as a bucket list - i fancy a noodle through south east asia on a honda suoer cub. Probably buy one new in thailand. Your videos from lombok last took me back to backpacking through indonesia in my 20s when i got as far as komkdo. Love the vids freddie.

Nought to sixty times depend very much on the launch you get and how much you're prepared to abuse the clutch. Assuming the bike is a powerful one (and 200bhp is the norm for top 1-litre sports bikes now) it's all about the rider. On a more sober note, I got my 1250RT ceramic coated, not the bodywork because that usually lasts very well on Beemers, but the engine/gearbox casing, shaft casing, swing-arm, etc. My bikes are garaged but I ride all year, only wash them once a week (at best), and my previous R1200R suffered in the latter areas over the course of a decade. The RT looks good now but only time will tell if the ceramic process is worth it.

Hey Freddie, I’m thrilled you enjoyed The Big White Dyno and thank you for sharing it. We plan to go in Feb 2025… have a think about it. All the best David 👍🏼

6:36 I have driven the Great Ocean Road in a car in 2017 & if I had a motorbike licence at the time it would have been even more epic.

lol Freddie...thanks for the shout-out. If you want to try a ZZR1400 out you're welcome to try mine.

@tuesdayatdobbs

4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

@BibTheBoulderTheOriginalOne

4 ай бұрын

Or if you're feeling really brave I have a 1991 Kawasaki Voyager (like a Gold-Wing). It's very much 'of its day/era' but what a machine. @@tuesdayatdobbs

I had a 900 Elefant back in the day. Never went wrong and was a joy to ride. Chopped it in for a Gran Canyon (the first one, with an EFI 900 Ducati engine, not the Suzuki unit they put in later) which was equally brilliant, if a lot more road focussed. Wish I still had them.. these days, just get a Desert X...

The zzr1400 is my dream bike, although out of my price range at the moment, but I will get one. You can get an old zzr1100 (my bike), for 2 grand, up to about 3.5 grand; 150bhp and 100nm of torque. It’s blisteringly quick. Love it. I don’t know if I’d want to tour on it though. It’s good for a day out, but you’d feel it.

10:15 You aren't!? No one would have guessed it 🤭

Another great episode talking all things bike related. I've already started getting my bike ready for another big trip in May, having dome Spain in January, and watching this weeks chat just makes me want to get going 😊👍

@tuesdayatdobbs

4 ай бұрын

Thanks Dale! After seeing Rupert and Fang Ye’s huge adventure, I’m also hugely excited for a road trip🏍️🤘🏼

@biker_dale

4 ай бұрын

@@tuesdayatdobbs I've decided to have a ride to Iceland and spend a week there, can't wait.

@nockianlifter661

4 ай бұрын

@@biker_daleAre you doing the rides solo ?

@biker_dale

4 ай бұрын

@@nockianlifter661 yes, do it at my pace then

@nockianlifter661

4 ай бұрын

@@biker_dale Long story short, but I’m booking my first solo trip to Spain this year as my wife has a long term condition and I’m wondering how I’m going to get on ? I’ve taken many trips around Europe by bike and car so it’s not new to me, but the first time by myself so it’s slightly scary. I didn’t want to go with a bunch of ‘mates’ as, like you, I prefer to travel at my own speed. Any advice ? Im going to book the hotels ahead this time rather than ad hoc on route as I’ve done in the past when there was two of us and a tent in the boot - just in case.

Don't know if the fact they were using KTMs is braver than actually travelling around the world . I wouldn't want to be more than 20 miles from a KTM dealer at any point on the trip to fix the electrics breaking every other day!

@ianrobertson7651

4 ай бұрын

Interesting point pencilcoil, I have owned 5 KTMs over the years and have toured all over Europe with no breakdowns 😎😎

@pencilcoil

4 ай бұрын

@@ianrobertson7651 one of the lucky few then. My 790 didn't work when delivered brand new from the dealer. It's first ever start with 1 mile on the clock was a bump start!!!

@Jonathan-L

4 ай бұрын

@@pencilcoil Is the 790 engine still susceptible to cam lobe wear?

@RupertU

4 ай бұрын

The KTM bikes were great - although I did a basic service every night (chain, clean, check oil, check filters) at campsite while Fanny cooked dinner on the fire. The Achilles heal of those KTMs was the fuel filter and I made sure all fuel was filtered before I put it in both bikes with a filter I made in Kenya. Fanny’s starter went in Sudan desert and I wired in a Chinese three wheel tut tut starter and swapped it out again later in Egypt for a proper KTM one. I damaged my rear suspension by rallying and hooliganing in dunes and mountains in Egypt and Jordan and the WP shock was rebuilt in Turkey. As for reliability - I towed a broken down GS650 across the Masia Mara with a tow rope (fuel Pump broken) So, moral of story is look after your bike and it will look after you We did 54,000 Kms in the end and I sold both bikes 3 years later for about 70% of what we paid www.bigbiketrip.net

Yes, it is true - almost got a ZZR1300 for $4000 but as a returnee, opted smaller to re-enter riding. Probably the right choice, but still....

I got a zzr14 as my abuse bike, 2nd hand fall over thing, looks rough but strong as hell. 94,000 miles on it. Blasts up and down the a303/30 cornwall/Winchester every second weekend seeing sick parents. Oil change every 2nd month never touched otherwise. Perfect bike at the moment, luggage up every day bike. Love it, just have to watch the speed, at 0500 blast it always scares me😊

The Cagiva company logo/emblem is that if an elephant. Cool looking logo. It should be no surprise they name one of their models "Elephant".

Japanese bike servicing hasn’t been cheap at main dealers for decades. Honda VFR800 valve clearance check anyone? I was quoted £1,600 by one dealer! They learned from the European brands that customers would cough up £150 for an oil and filter service anyone could do themselves, and that putting service info into the bike’s ECU was a neat way to nag riders back to the dealer for servicing (and threats of no warranty support, despite that being illegal in many locations). BMW has a somewhat undeserved reputation for expensive parts and servicing - none of the major brands are significantly cheaper.

@basilwatson1

4 ай бұрын

As an ex dealer mechanic. 1600 for a valve check even I'm recoiling in horror... Even if I took all day and charged for my tea breaks and a pint at lunch time ..I still couldn't get to 1600... Even with parts 😅.

Don't forget the zzr 600 fantastic bike out performing in real terms many 750 machines and a very low saddle for short Legs !!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hi Mr dobbs I have had my new guzzi 850 stone se ceramic coat for three years it was expensive yes but I hope to keep for quite a while as I am 72 and I don't want cleaning my bike at my age I have a interceptor that the same persons looks my enfield too it makes it easier so I can ride more than cleaning them lol

In the 80's WP suspension was named White Power. As a 12 year old kid i thought the name a little divisive. Maybe this is one name change that was for the better.

My bike is completely rust free and I very rarely clean it, as I’m a bit lazy in that dept. No special ceramic coating or any other posh stuff anywhere near it. However, it does live in my living room 😉.

Ceramic coating, I’m a fan of ceramic coating for both bikes and cars, definitely gives good looks, makes it easy to wash and keep clean. However due the bikes exposure to high speed gravel, stones and sand it will fail, leaving metal open to the elements like water and salt, so as a long term solution I’m not convinced. Any guarantee, definitely read the T&C’s.

Your bonnie is a interesting case 👍

Now you’re investing in the Bonny it might be the time to ceramic coat?

I remember the Elefant, 'cuz I'm old, as legendary in the late '90s. But y'know what they say about meeting your hero....

I had a Cagiva Elefant in Lucky Strike livery, as a courtesy bike, back in the early 90s. It was a hoot to ride, but my main memory was the incredibly uncomfortabe seat! Rock hard,narrow and with sharp edges. It spoiled the bike.

Hi Freddy, As for the cleaning of my bike's. Iv used a ceramic coating on the tank/bodywork for years & ACF50 on the engines & frames. On my daily Tiger 800 with 60k miles, for example, I treat it with a very deep clean then reapply the ceramic coat & ACF50 the rest every 6 months. I do this myself for peace of mind knowing it's done right. The other bike only comes out on good days, so is much easier to clean. The trick is to start from a baseline with a bike that's clean as possible. Got a corroded part? Get it repaired/replaced asap. Don't wait for the corrosion to build. It's hard to keep on top of with multiple bikes but... It's cheaper to prevent than it is to replace something. Paying someone 100's of £ is mind-boggling to me.

@kevindarkstar

4 ай бұрын

As to the ACF-50 you might want to consider the xcp clear coat or rust blocker, in the Bennetts test it performs better than ACF and I believe easier to apply

I would seriously recommend a tour of The Isle of Wight when you get your Bonneville back Freddie. A long gentle weekend would allow you to do a full circuit of the island and take in the glory of The Military Road. One of the finest roads in Britain for cliff scenery and pure riding. Chocolate box villages such as Godshill have to be seen to be believed. The roads are excellent and contain every variety of steep hills and long stretches. I moved here in 2018 and every day is a riding and driving holiday. To finish your days having not toured this beautiful place would be a missed opportunity and it is so close too. Even the ferry trip over here is lovely. Just a thought and it would be great for your channel too I think 🙂

@kevindarkstar

4 ай бұрын

To the best of my knowledge Freddie has been on the isle of Wight, he did a couple of videos on it I recall seeing it 👍🏻

@mikewalker8655

4 ай бұрын

Freddie has done the IoW on his other channel.

Honda Blackbird, probably even cheaper than the ZZR and Busa. But I personally don’t see the point in them as I can’t imagine all that power ever getting used. But hey ho.

@BibTheBoulderTheOriginalOne

4 ай бұрын

I have owned 6 Hayabusa and 2 ZZR1400. I currently run a ZZR1400. I suspect most owners of these bikes do not buy them for the performance figures. I buy them because they are supremely comfy mile-munching machines. For a 300 mile day there is no better bike for me. Obviously on the occasion that you do need the extra power it is there, but if I wanted a true performance bike I would have got an R1, or a Fireblade or ZX10RR and rode along with my knees touching my chin.

Do not forget zzr 1100

Hi Freddie, what is your opinion of the Triumph legend tt 900? On papier it looks like a fun cruiser 3 cil with classic styling for not alot of money here in Belgium. Around 3250 euro.

You would call a bike " indian" ... However cockney reject just doesnt do it ... Might make a good bands name ....but not a motorcycle... And as a cockney i wouldn't be offended 😅....as for servicing...not all " hyper bikes" are expensive to service ..i just did valve adjustment on my bike while the missus was looking for her purse... Oil change, 5min , points gap and timing 15 min.....and the old Enfield keeps on keeping on.....points 15 quid from Hitchcock's..oil 2 litres of 20/50 from Halfords......😅

I would consider having my bike ppf protected. Some of the films are self healing so any stone damage or scratches firstly won't damage the paintwork but also in the sun, will fade away from the film.

Is it racist? No! The best name for a motorbike ever: Confederate Hellcat X132. There's an old test on here. Los Angeles Times. Have a look, Freddie. The ultimate V-twin. Nick

What's the point in ceramic coating something that has 3 painted parts on it? front guard, tank and any extra cladding. I have never had issues with normal turtle wax. Only makes sense on expensive cars in my opinion. I would be wary of long term warranties from companies who have been around for months as part of a fad.

Go Woke Go broke ! like Disney, Budweiser etc .

A friend of mine is native American and once told me that he didn't mind the Indian simbles of the Chief s on their bikes because they were done with dignity and respect

Whats the problem..native american..and the bike indian..

Is ceramic coating just like another fad like when nanotechnology came out and that was supposed to be they all good or seeing all brilliant and now we never hear of it

Please keep the woke stuff out of your vlogs. We get enough from other sources. By the way, Mitsubishi’s Shogun is called Pajero in some regions. Pajero means wanker in Spanish. I don’t see anyone whinging about that 😀😀